Railways See Mixed September Revenue Rise Versus August
The September net operating revenue for 90 percent of steam railways rose by 5.89 million dollars, softer than August’s 14.87 million gain. Revenue per mile grew 6.% with expenses up 7.3 percent, net up 6.1 percent. Proposals in Congress to raise employment and speed steel substitution could add about 12 million annually and total steel investment to 682.75 million.
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Bureau of Railways
Raporta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railwaya
Chicago
Federal Congress
Tragic Barn Accident Claims Bendixon Child Near Raleigh
Eight year old son of Mr and Mrs M Bendixon dies after being pulled up by a hay fork rope while a horse team operates in a barn. He dies the next day with funeral at home and burial at Oak Hill cemetery Estherville. Community offers sympathy to the grieving family.
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Avator
Oak Hill Cemetery
Estherville
Had an Arm Broken in Chorns Play Incident
Frederick Graaf, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Graaf, suffered a left arm fracture below the elbow when thrown from a chorns Saturday by RK J Ridley children on the west side. The fracture was reduced and he is progressing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
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Frederick Graaf
F. H. Graaf
RK. J
Episcopal Morning and Evening Services at 11 and 8
The Episcopal Church invites all to morning service at 11 00 and evening prayer at 8 00 led by Rector Mark Paulsen. Everyone is welcome to attend these services.
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Mark QG. Paulsen
Free Methodist
John Sutton
Judge Gemmill Reveals Causes of Domestic Woe in Chicago
New York Times reports Judge William Gemmill in Domestic Relations Court presents a table of marital troubles by cause. He cites percentages for young marriages, hidden diseases, mother in law interference, second marriages, ill temper, and whiskey or drugs, noting desertion and poverty interplay. The judge cautions figures may not be exact but offer insight.
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New York Times
William Gemmill
Domestic Relations Court
Chicago
Judge Gemmill
New York Society For
Jeptha Chapter No 124 Ro A M Officers Installed
The Jeptha Chapter No 124 Ro A M installed officers for the ensuing year Monday evening. Names listed include A R Butler H Po John Hansen King Fletcher Howe Serihe W A Haldke Capt of Hosts M K Whelan Principal Sojourner John Ross Royal Arch Captain D Osgood Master of Arch V W H Foote M of 2nd V T J Lerdall M of 1st V C C Doolittle Sentinel W H Foote Treasurer L Heffelfinger Secy
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Jeptha
A. RR. Butler
H. Po
John Hansen
King
Fletcher Howe
Serihe
W. A. Haldke
M.K. Whelan
Sojourner
John Ross
Royal Arch
D. Osgood
Arch V
W. H. Foote
2Nd V
T. J
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by Clerk Heffel
The week’s issued licenses include Andrew Halverson and Sigrid Rouge on November 27 in Estherville. Lewis A. Dryer of Ottumwa and Ida Bella Daugherty of West Lafayette Ind on November 27. Frank Clark and Edith Moyers of Estherville on November 27. Olof Myhre and Hattie Johnson of Katherville on December 9.
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Heffelflnger
Andrew Halverson
Sigrid Rouge
Estherville
Lewis A. Dryer
Ottumwa
Ida Bella Daugherty
West Lafayette
Ind
Frank Clark
Edith Moyers
Olof Myhre
Hattie
Johnson
Katherville
Dee, Gud
Congressman Woods Ill With Pneumonia At Gardstone Hotel
Congressman Frank P. Woods lies dangerously ill at the Gardstone hotel with pneumonia. The crisis passed Tuesday and while he remains in precarious condition, doctors hope his condition may improve if he can pass another twenty four hours.
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Frank P. Woods
Gardstone Hotel
Night Watchman Resigns to Move to Los Angeles
J. M. Mitchell resigns as night watchman and will depart in days for Los Angeles to join his wife. daughter Verne to accompany him. A. E. Bigton becomes acting night watch and is expected to be appointed permanently by Mayor Stockdale.
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J. M. Mitchell
Los Angeles
Miss Verne
A. E. Bigton
Stockdale
Rebekahs Elect Officers for Harmony Lodge 65
Harmony Rebekah lodge No. 65 at a 1913 meeting created officers for the year. Named are N. G. Mrs. Minnis Sillge V. G. Miss Florence French Recording Sec'y Miss Marie Loran Financial Sec'y Mrs. Winnie Nurse Treasurer Mrs. Abbie L. Peterson.
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Harmony Rebekah Lodge No
Minnis Sillge
N. G
Florence French V. G
Marie Loran
Winnie Nurse
Sec’y
Abbie L. Peterson
Skeleton of Montgomery blacksmith found near Lake Park
Last Thursday hikers found a skeletal remains in cold water north of Lake Park Minnesota. Officials believe the remains are Hume s a Montgomery blacksmith lost after a November wth journey in an automobile from Milloux Valley. A prior note says the man wandered, fell, and froze to death in two feet of water. An upcoming meeting at Finmet Homestead No 316 is announced with officer elections and a reminder to attend.
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Lake Park
Humaea
Montgomery
Humes
Milloux Valley
Minnesota
Hume
Ti Ia
About All. Mother- What do you think you will make out of my daughter's talent?
Professor absentmindedly: About $2 a lesson if the plane holds out Ex change.
The Proper Way to End Business Exchange
A brisk exchange suggests practical business closure through judicious advertising as the proper method. The dialogue frames advertising as the decisive tool for winding down enterprise.
Local Family Returns From Sioux City for Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs J Whits and their children returned Monday from Sioux City where they spent Thanksgiving with Mrs White. Electric face massage offered at Gard Step Barber Shop by Matt.
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J. Whits
Sioux City
Counting a Billion and 1912 Bank Statement Summary
The text contrasts a billion counted continuously with the time required, then shifts to a humorous note on artistic temperament and humor. It includes a 1912 bank statement for Provident Savings Bank of Keokuk, Iowa, listing assets and attestations by bank officers and a notary.
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Provident Savings Bank
Dapusite
A Boastful Editor Meets Gladstone at Dinner
An obituary style anecdote recalls a bumptious editor who pressed Mr. Gladstone at a dinner. The statesman politely acknowledged a note from the secretary, then dominated the conversation while the editor struggled to speak, his presence unseen at the table.
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W. H. Rideing
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Gledstone
Insects Feeders and Their Broad Diets
The text describes insects feeding on a variety of foods including winged gnats mosquitoes moths and beetles. It notes their service to vegetation in temperate climates and claims hot countries rely on them for habitation. It states most feed mix and lack delicacy, consuming raw or cooked animal matter indiscriminately.
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Bate
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